Politics

SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government is investing millions to upgrade the 911 calling system, allowing for location tracking of callers and texting during emergencies.

FREDERICTON — Temporary foreign workers in New Brunswick's seafood industry during the COVID-19 pandemic suffered gruelling and sometimes dangerous conditions, says a study by Dalhousie University.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Wednesday fired stun grenades and water cannons at demonstrators who blocked a Tel Aviv highway and protesters scuffled with police near the Israeli leader’s home as weeks of anti-government protests turned violent

WASHINGTON — The White House says a new report debunking the idea that "Havana syndrome" was the work of a foreign adversary won't diminish President Joe Biden's support for its victims. U.S.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lindsey Lundholm looked out over hundreds of people at the Utah State Capitol last year and felt a deep sense of healing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed Wednesday he won't interfere with an investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes, a probe that's continuing to unfold as congressional Republicans intensify their focus on the president’s son.

Ottawa police are pledging tochange the way they respond to mental health calls as critics condemn a $15.2-million increase to the city's policing budget on Wednesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol could be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states beginning in 2024 under a rule proposed Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency.

NEW YORK (AP) — After sweeping through battles in statehouses across the country, the war against ESG investing is heating up in Congress.

TORONTO — Ontario is reviewing pricing practices of nursing agencies involved in long-term care homes, the minister responsible for the file said Wednesday.